Occupational Therapy Assistant - Per Diem

Vista Specialty Hospital; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Vista Specialty Hospital in La Mirada, CA is seeking a Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our LTAC team on a PRN basis. Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will guide patients through daily living activities, assist with therapeutic exercises, teach adaptive skills, and monitor patient progress to support recovery.

Qualifications include a degree from an accredited OTA program, a current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in California, and

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current California COTA license.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Experience in acute care or hospital setting preferred.
• Safety sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with therapeutic exercises and daily living activities.
• Teach adaptive strategies and monitor patient progress.
• Work under supervision of an OT in LTAC setting.

Education

Degree from accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: La Mirada, CA 90638

Position Type: PRN

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $37.00 - $45.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Days

Job Category: Ancillary / Other

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Vista Specialty Hospital

Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Summary

An Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in a Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) setting works under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain or improve their ability to perform daily living activities. This involves assisting with therapeutic exercises, teaching adaptive skills, and monitoring patient progress.

QualificationsEducation:

• Degree from an accredited school Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Licenses/Certification:

• Current license for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in state of employment
• Must maintain current Provider BLS/CPR certification throughout employment

Experience:

• Experience working in an acute care or hospital setting is often expected or preferred

Safety Sensitive-Designated Position